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The ongoing reforms in the Nigerian Correctional Service are yielding measurable results. The significant drop in recidivism, increased access to education, and expanded vocational training programmes show a clear shift from punishment to rehabilitation.

This report provides a strong foundation to deepen reforms, strengthen accountability, and ensure correctional centres truly become institutions of reformation, restoration, and successful reintegration into society.

Every laborer deserves their wages. The claimants should direct their grievance to the right parts so they can get their right

The damage done to this country not be fixed with magic because it has eaten deep and can't just disappear but through consistent sacrifices to fixing it will get the Nigeria we so desire

Though we are not where we want to be we must also acknowledge our growth.
Nigeria has the capacity for greatness

We just have to be vigilant and verify every information so you don't fall victim

The exciting thing is you can do it from the comfort of your home any time. It is user friendly

bureaucratic and redundant procedures in the public service has become a norm in Nigeria and this has been one of our major setback as a nation. if we grow as a nation then we must first deal with this

One good turn deserves another. If only other nations will respect this

It is good to know that Nigerian passport is improving and we can do better.

The agency noted that the official website remains the only authorised platform for all passport-related applications and payments, whether for Nigerians at home or in the diaspora.

In a public statement obtained from the service’s X handle on Monday, it noted that recent allegations circulating online about its passport application and payment system were false, misleading, and capable of confusing the public.

It reaffirmed that its digital passport process is secure and operates strictly through its official portal, emphasising that: “The NIS operates a secure, transparent, and government-approved passport application system, which is accessible exclusively through its official portal.”

The agency noted that the official website remains the only authorised platform for all passport-related applications and payments, whether for Nigerians at home or in the diaspora.

NIS firmly rejected the suggestion that a religious organisation or private entity is linked to its payment process.
At no time has the Service partnered with or authorised any religious organisation, private entity, or individual to act as an intermediary or receiving account on its behalf,” the statement read.

The service also addressed the specific allegations currently circulating, calling them completely untrue.

“Recent allegations suggesting that the name of a religious organization appears in the Service’s payment process are entirely false and do not reflect the structure, integrity, or processes of the NIS,” it said.
The agency added that it has begun investigating the origin of the misinformation and warned those responsible.

“The Nigeria Immigration Service has taken note of this purported allegation and is currently investigating the matter. Appropriate action will be taken against any individuals or groups found culpable,” NIS added.

It urged members of the public to rely only on official communication channels and avoid engaging with unofficial links or intermediaries when applying for passports.

No country will allow such . Nigeria immigration needs to step up if we must gain respect on international grounds

Congratulations sir. It was a deserved Honor for selfless service

AFRIDEX 2026: Tunji-Ojo urges security agencies to deepen collaboration to tackle insecurity

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has called on security and intelligence agencies in Nigeria to strengthen cooperation and operate as a unified front in addressing the country’s evolving security challenges.

He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to inter-agency synergy, innovation, and national development, particularly as preparations intensify for the African International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) 2026.

Tunji-Ojo made the remarks on Tuesday in Abuja when he received a delegation of the AFRIDEX 2026 organisers, led by Major General Umar Alkali, on a courtesy visit.

Describing the initiative as “a very special programme,” the minister stressed that sustainable progress in Nigeria’s defence and security architecture depends on collaboration rather than isolated institutional efforts. He urged relevant agencies to adopt greater openness and partnership to enhance national impact.

In a statement issued by the Head of Press and Public Relations in the ministry, Mrs Mary Ali, Tunji-Ojo also commended AFRIDEX as a strategic platform for showcasing innovation, particularly among Nigerian youths active in digital technology and cybersecurity.
He noted that expanding visibility for young innovators remains critical to strengthening national pride, boosting economic development, and improving global competitiveness.

The minister further emphasised the central role of research in development, calling for stronger linkages between innovation outputs and market opportunities. According to him, structured platforms that connect innovators, manufacturers, and investors are essential to translating research into measurable economic value.

Tunji-Ojo urged that AFRIDEX be sustained as an annual event, stating that while its inaugural edition may present operational challenges, it would also provide lessons for improvement in subsequent editions.

He also reiterated the need for deeper collaboration across all security and intelligence formations, warning against institutional rivalry and stressing that national security demands collective action rather than territorial considerations.


On visa facilitation, Dr. Tunji-Ojo acknowledged ongoing improvements but recommended the establishment of a dedicated support desk to ensure seamless entry processes for the anticipated influx of international participants.

Earlier, Major General Alkali expressed appreciation to the Minister for granting the audience and acknowledged his continued support for capacity building and inter-agency cooperation.

The delegation formally introduced AFRIDEX as a premier global defence and security exhibition scheduled to hold from October 26–29, 2026, at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos.

Organized with the support of the Federal Government of Nigeria and hosted by the Ministry of Defence in collaboration with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), the event aims to bring together global leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and innovators.

Our correspondent gathered that the exhibition will showcase cutting-edge solutions across land, air, maritime, space, and cyber domains, with an expected participation of over 30,000 international attendees and 500 exhibitors.

Akali highlighted the critical role of the Ministry of Interior in ensuring the success of the event, particularly in areas of security and visa facilitation.

He formally invited the Minister to participate, while requesting the Ministry’s support in promoting AFRIDEX through its platforms and encouraging participation from agencies under its supervision.

This is a case of you can't eat your cake and have it. While individual chooses are respected it is necessary to deactivate the passport.

It is good that we are now awakening to doing things right in Nigeria.
While renouncing your citizenship you had thought it twice that is the legal implications.

Nigerian government needs to up their game on proper "Record system"

The good thing about the agreement signed is the fact that it is based on reciprocity. Treat Nigerians with honor and dignity and we reciprocate same gesture

While we are all entitled to our views we should also consider the truth without impairment.
The deal in question is for those that has no legitimate requirements to be there. To provide a safe landing without the inhumane deportation process

Eid Mubarak to all my Muslim friends

The decongestion of correctional facility that took place sometimes ago through payment of fines has shown that the private sector has a lot to offer in Nation building

‎The Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a suspected fake National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member over alleged forgery, impersonation and fraud involving parents seeking foreign scholarship opportunities for their children.

‎‎Dr Olusola Odumosu, FCT Commandant of the Corps, announced this while addressing journalists in Abuja.

‎Dr Odumosu identified the suspect as Joseph Nanmwa Philips, a 27-year-old man from Plateau State, who allegedly forged an NYSC call-up letter to secure placement at the International Model Science Academy in Kwali, a subsidiary of the National Mathematical Centre.

By Omeiza Ajayi

ABUJA: The Federal Capital Territory FCT Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC has arrested a 27-year-old man, Joseph Nanmwa Philips, for allegedly posing as a member of the National Youth Service Corps NYSC with forged documents.


Parading the suspect at the Command Headquarters on Thursday, Commandant of the Corps, Dr Olusola Odumosu, also addressed an online report alleging unlawful detention and extortion within the Command.

The NSCDC FCT Commandant described the claims published by an online media platform as “entirely baseless, malicious and a deliberate attempt to misrepresent facts for sensational purposes.”


According to the Command, Philips, a native of Plateau State, was arrested on February 6, 2026, after allegedly using a forged NYSC call-up letter to secure a primary assignment placement at the International Model Science Academy, Kwali.

“The self-acclaimed NYSC member, Joseph Nanmwa Philips, was arrested by our Kwali Division following complaints bordering on forgery, hacking, and impersonation of the leadership of the National Mathematical Center,” the Command stated.

When confronted by our Correspondent with the allegations levelled against him, Philips admitted forging his call-up letter, even as the NYSC had also written the command to disclaim him.

He also said he signed his monthly clearance in Lugbe within the Abuja Municipal Area Council AMAC, despite teaching in a school domiciled in Kwali Area Council.

Odumosu said further investigations revealed that the suspect reportedly cloned university email addresses and defrauded seven parents of approximately N1.3 million under the guise of securing Cambridge University scholarships and extra lessons for their children.

The Command clarified that the “N1.4 million fee” cited in the the online report was actually the sum of money Philips was expected to refund to his victims, rather than a bribe for his release.

We are a credible institution with zero tolerance for corruption and no amount of money is charged for bail under any guise,” the statement added.
The NSCDC further clarified that Philips remains in custody due to his inability to meet bail conditions and is held under a valid remand order from the Magistrate Court, Wuse Zone 2. Exhibits recovered from the suspect include an NYSC uniform, a forged call-up letter, and a bag containing hard drugs.

The NSCDC urged government agencies and the private sector to be vigilant, noting that “if the likes of Phillips can succeed in getting placement as a Youth Corps member with fake documents without being detected for almost one year, it is obvious that many of such criminals are still walking freely.”

Addressing a separate allegation involving the detention of a 69-year-old man for 89 days, the Command dismissed the report as a “gross misrepresentation.”.
The agency explained that the individual was involved in a case of Criminal Breach of Trust involving N217 million and was charged before the Federal High Court following a valid remand order.
The Command attributed the “misinformation” to a suspect currently on administrative bail, Chimezie Otuojo, alleging he resorted to “cheap blackmail to divert attention” from his own criminal investigation.

Attributing the “falsehoods” to a disgruntled suspect currently on administrative bail, the Command warned that it reserves the right to seek legal redress against platforms that publish unverified information.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/03/nscdc-nabs-27-yr-old-who-faked-call-up-letter-taught-for-a-year/

They are both mature and understands politics and their individual roles as leaders. The most important thing is delivering maximum services to those you are meant to serve

The current level of improvement in Nigerian correctional center is applaudable especially as consideration is been given to the health of inmates

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, have listed the gains of the reforms initiated by the administration of President Bola Tinubu, and their significance to the growth and development of the country.

They emphasised the need to strengthen collaboration with one another in communicating the gains of the reforms to Nigerians.

Tunji-Ojo highlighted reforms in Passport Services, Border Security and Identity Management, while the Minister of Information and National Orientation said accurate information dissemination on government policies would improve Nigeria global image and attract investors.

He spoke when he received the Minister of Information and National Orientation and his delegation at the Ministry of Interior in Abuja on Tuesday.

He reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation to enhance public communication of key reforms, policies and achievements of the Federal Government under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

According to a statement from the Director of Press in the Ministry of.Interior, Mrs Mary Ali, the Minister emphasized the importance of partnership between both ministries in promoting transparency, national orientation and accurate dissemination of government policies.

Tunji-Ojo said significant reforms have been implemented across the agencies under his supervision, leading to measurable improvements in service delivery and national security.

He listed amongst others the clearing of 204,000 passport backlogs inherited in 2023, introduction of a contactless passport application system, enabling Nigerians in the diaspora to renew their passports using mobile devices without visiting embassies.

He listed establishment of Centralised Passport Production system, Global Passport Verification as Nigeria became integrated into the ICAO Public Key Directory (PKD), enabling Nigerian passports to be verified at border control systems worldwide.

He also listed Advanced Border Security: Deployment of Advanced Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) systems to pre-screen travellers before arrival in Nigeria and Establishment of an 8.3-petabyte immigration data centre to support modern migration management and border control operations amongst others.

He said the achievements recorded across the Ministry required stronger public awareness and communication. He therefore called for deeper collaboration with the Ministry of Information and National Orientation to ensure Nigerians are fully informed about the reforms and services available to them.

He also invited the Ministry of Information to collaborate on a coordinated communication strategy and undertake a project tour of key facilities under the Ministry of Interior to showcase on-going reforms.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation commended Dr Tunji-Ojo for the significant reforms implemented across the agencies under the Ministry, describing the transformation within the Nigerian Immigration Service, Nigerian Correctional Service, Federal Fire Service, and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps as remarkable.

He noted that aligning government messaging on security developments would help improve Nigeria’s global image, attract foreign investment, and ensure that accurate information about the country’s progress is communicated internationally.

The Minister further announced that Nigeria will host the World Public Relations Forum later this year in collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). He said the event will bring communication professionals from around the world to Nigeria and is expected to further enhance the country’s global image.


He called on the Ministry of Interior to support the event through visa facilitation and protocol arrangements for international delegates.

Both Ministers noted that the progress recorded in the last two and a half years reflects a strong commitment to institutional reform and improved service delivery, and agreed to deepen collaboration in strategic communication to ensure that Nigeria’s governance reforms, security improvements and development initiatives are effectively communicated to the world.




https://thenationonlineng.net/ministers-list-gains-of-tinubus-reforms-as-nigeria-hosts-world-public-relations-forum/

Nigeria deserves to be the champion of modern migration reform as we continue to improve on our migration system

The secret to continuous growth is honest performance review strategic alignment and reforms

WEAcE cleared
Police cleared
Allegations cleared.
This case has made it cleared to me that people do not truly value good work especially when it is outside there camp

Nigeria needs to step up on migration. The cases of foreigners overstaying and also been lawless has to come to an end .

Olubunmi tunji-ojo has consistently proven his dedication to RenewedHope agenda

Journalism in Nigeria needs revival and I hope this meeting will be the beginning of it

If we keep overlooking somethings we won't grow as a nation. The those guys to re-enter Nigeria successfully it means lots it's involved as such it is only wise to investigate with all diligence and blacklist the Chinese guys.

We need more of this community support program. We need to become responsible socially

The Federal Government on Tuesday said it would begin to distribute 50,000 mattresses to the Nigeria Correctional Service centres across the country.

The gesture was said to be part of the move of the FG, aimed at improving inmates’ welfare and reinforcing rehabilitation within the correctional system.

Tunji-Ojo, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Correctional Reforms, Babatunde Ogundare, said the ongoing reform of the centres across the country would continue.
The gesture was said to be part of the move of the FG, aimed at improving inmates’ welfare and reinforcing rehabilitation within the correctional system.

Tunji-Ojo, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Correctional Reforms, Babatunde Ogundare, said the ongoing reform of the centres across the country would continue.
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‎Presenting the mattresses to the Comptroller of NSC , Ondo State Command , Mr Charles Oyewole, the minister said the gesture was made to ensure that no inmate would have to sleep on the bare floor.
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‎He said the initiative aligned with his commitment to transforming custodial centres from mere condemnation centres into facilities that reform and rehabilitate inmates.
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‎ He declared that each correctional centre across the country would receive mattresses based on its population and needs of the centre.
According to him, inmates were part of society and must be treated with dignity noting that all inmates live decent lives, and no one should sleep on the bare floor.
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‎The minister said, “Since I assumed office as Minister of Interior, I have maintained that none of our custodial centres should be condemnation centres. We are distributing over 50,000 mattresses to all the correctional centres across the country.

“The correctional centres must be places where lives are reformed and transformed into better citizens. Inmates are part of our society, and we must see them as part of us.
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‎”I have made it clear that no inmate should sleep on the bare floor. Every inmate must live a decent life with dignity. That conviction informed my decision to propose and approve the production of these customised mattresses.”
Speaking on the quality of the mattresses, he explained that they were waterproof, foldable, and customised to meet international standards, providing durability and comfort.
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‎”If you examine the mattresses, you will notice that they are waterproof and specially designed to withstand constant use. Previously, the government incurred unnecessary expenses because mattresses wore out within a few months. These fibre mattresses are more durable and align with international best practices. Beyond durability, they also promote better health and wellbeing,” he stated .

In his remark, the Controller of Corrections, Ondo State Command, Mr Charles Oyewole, thanked the minister for his transformative reforms across correctional centers.
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‎Oyewole urged the inmates to make good use of the mattresses received.
‎”I will like to congratulate our inmates, the recipients of these materials and to encourage them to make judicious use of these materials. They should know that their welfare is germane in the heart of this present administration,” the NCS boss stressed.

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